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title: "Microsoft Premier Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-168110f8-419c-4613-96ca-78af9bafa3af"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-02-12"
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# Microsoft Premier Support

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-168110f8-419c-4613-96ca-78af9bafa3af

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council initiated a procurement process for the "Microsoft Premier Support" contract, primarily in the IT services industry with a focus on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement method utilised was a Direct Award, with the contract period commencing on 16 December 2017 and concluding on 15 December 2018. This award process was completed as of 15 December 2017, with the contract valued at £71,012. The designated location for service delivery is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that provide consulting and software support. Companies that can demonstrate a capacity for proactive and reactive service delivery, particularly in collaboration with large software firms such as Microsoft, may find this type of public procurement advantageous. However, please note that smaller or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may not be positioned to compete effectively in this instance, as the suitability criteria suggest a preference for larger organisations.

## Notice

Microsoft Premier Support Agreement provides proactive and reactive services which the Council can call on 24/7/365; these are delivered and only available direct from Microsoft.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ce3fb0-298d-4860-8f17-35a8e3268c5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2017 - 15 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,012 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,012 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2018 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ce3fb0-298d-4860-8f17-35a8e3268c5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10ce3fb0-298d-4860-8f17-35a8e3268c5a
  12th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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